Stuart Hays

Stuart is your virtual, on-demand general counsel. He is part of your management Team--without the financial commitment. As a trusted advisor to growing companies and individuals, Stuart is known for creative and cost-effective billing structures, flat-fee arrangements, and virtual general counsel services. Stuart will work on site to deliver the highest quality work product possible. Stuart has the skills to become a trusted member of your team. Stuart's practice areas include: Negotiating and Drafting: --Software/Mobile Tech/Digital/License Agreements --Stock Purchase Agreements/Asset Purchases --Debt and Equity Transactions --Requirements/Supply/Outsourcing Agreements --Mergers & Acquisitions/Due Diligence --Channel Partner/Reseller/Distributor Agreements --Manufacturing/Product Development Agreements --General Commercial Agreements --Managing Corporate Governance --Attending and Preparing for Board Meetings/Minutes --Preparing ESOPs and Stock Option Plans Corporate Compliance Reviews and Remediations Early-Stage/Corporate/Follow on Venture Financings Risk Management/Operational Procedures Settlement Agreements/Cross-License Agreements IP Protection, Privacy Policies/EULAs/Licensing Mergers and Acquisitions Complete transaction support for a range of M&A deals Document and closing preparation for all sized deals. Litigation Management and Support. Management of Employment and Operations Offer Letters/Employment and Contractor Agreements Severance Negotiations/Terminations/Handbooks